OWC Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Reader Introduced

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by Francesco Andreola4 days ago

Other World Computing (also known as OWC) has recently introduced a new USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader to complement their recently released Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B media storage solutions. The reader promises data transfer speeds up to 4x faster than its USB 3.2 counterparts. The device retails for $99.99.

By now, CFexpress has become ubiquitous as the de facto memory card standard for professional photography and filmmaking applications. Last summer, this standard even got a boost with the introduction of the CFexpress 4.0 specification, which brings speed benefits to both CFexpress Type A and Type B cards.

A few months later, OWC seized the opportunity to update their Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress memory card lineup to the new 4.0 protocol. Now, the company is completing the series with a dedicated USB4 card reader. Let’s take a quick look!

OWC Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader – features

According to the company, their new Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader can ensure real-world offloading speeds of up to 3300MB/s, thus making it 4x faster than any USB 3.2 reader. Additionally, the reader is also retro-compatible with CFexpress 2.0 cards, which are supported at their maximum speed capabilities.

The device can be connected to a laptop or mobile device via USB-C and supports USB4 and USB3, as well as Thunderbolt 4 and 3 connections on Mac machines. Moreover, the reader is bus-powered, meaning it doesn’t require an external power source.

The device features a simple, portable design. The enclosure is made of aluminum, has anti-slip rubber feet, integrates a status LED, and packs a high-efficiency, silent heat sink cooling system.

Lastly, the reader is compatible with the company’s proprietary Innergize software (available for Mac and PC), which allows you to monitor the health status of your cards, clean and restore their performance, and update their firmware.

Price and availability

The new OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card reader is now available to order from B&H. The official retail price is $99.99.

For more information, please visit OWC’s website here.

Do you already use CFexpress 4.0 Type B cards? What is your go-to choice when it comes to storing your valuable files? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!